Memories of Prison
Memórias do Cárcere
Synopsis
In the 1930s, novelist and politician Graciliano Ramos is accused of being a communist sympathizer. He is then arrested and sent to the Ilha Grande prison, where he experiences the disturbing treatment reserved for common prisoners.
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Memórias do cárcereOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-11-09
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Carlos Vereza
Graciliano Ramos
Glória Pires
Heloísa
Nildo Parente
Emanuel
José Dumont
Mario Pinto
Wilson Grey
Gaúcho
Jofre Soares
Soares
Fábio Barreto
Siqueira Campos
Tonico Pereira
Desidério
Nelson Dantas
Dr. Sarmento
Chico Assis
Tenente
Gilson Moura
Capitão Mota
David Pinheiro
Capitão Lobo
Ada Chaseliov
Olga Benário
Ligia Diniz
Beatriz Bandeira
José Kleber
Aparício Torelly
Paulo Porto
Sobral Pinto
Jackson de Souza
Arruda
Waldir Onofre
Cubano
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nelson Pereira dos Santos
- Screenplay & Story
- Nelson Pereira dos Santos, Graciliano Ramos
- Original Score
- Louis Moreau Gottschalk
- Original Title
- Memórias do Cárcere
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 3h 10m
- Production Studios
- Embrafilme, LC Barreto, Regina Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nelson Pereira dos Santos
Nelson Pereira dos Santos, Graciliano Ramos
Louis Moreau Gottschalk
Carlos Alberto Camuyrano
Nelson Pereira dos Santos, Luiz Carlos Barreto, Lucy Barreto, Maria Da Salete
Department Leadership Roster
Nelson Pereira dos Santos
Producer
Luiz Carlos Barreto
Producer
Carlos Alberto Camuyrano
Editor
Ligia Medeiros
Costume Design
Nelson Pereira dos Santos
Director
Nelson Pereira dos Santos
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Memories of Prison
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What is Memories of Prison about?
In the 1930s, novelist and politician Graciliano Ramos is accused of being a communist sympathizer. He is then arrested and sent to the Ilha Grande prison, where he experiences the disturbing treatment reserved for common prisoners.
Who directed Memories of Prison?
Memories of Prison was directed by Nelson Pereira dos Santos.
Who stars in Memories of Prison?
The principal cast of Memories of Prison includes Carlos Vereza, Glória Pires, Nildo Parente, José Dumont, Wilson Grey.
When was Memories of Prison released and how long is it?
Memories of Prison was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 3h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Memories of Prison?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Memories of Prison was composed by Louis Moreau Gottschalk.
Is Memories of Prison based on a book or true story?
Memories of Prison is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Graciliano Ramos".